Tonga Swimming team arrived to Glasgow 2014

The members of the Team Tonga Swimming for the Commonwealth Games arrived to Glasgow yesterday. The team is made up of James Panuve, Manager; Sarah Prescott, Official; Andy Scott, Coach; ‘Ifalemi Paea; Tongi Li Panuve; Maria Zarka; and Irene Prescott.

This will be the first time that Tonga will participate in diving where Maria Zarka will attempt. The news from Chef de Mission, ‘Amanaki Fakakovikaetau that all members are well but a bit tired from the long flight.

The team will visit the pool for some warm up and acclimatisation and will settle for their routine training and practice leading up to their events. According to Takitoa Taumoepeau, Secretary General of Tonga CGA (TASANOC), the rest of the members of Team Tonga will arrive to Glasgow by the weekend.

Last Modified on 16/07/2014 08:23

Comments

Comment Guidelines: The SportsTG Network is made up of players, families and passionate sports followers like you who have a strong opinion about sport. That's great - we want you to have your say and share your thoughts with the world. However, we have a few rules that you must follow to keep it fun for all. Please don't be rude, abusive, swear or vilify others. Apart from some pretty serious sport sanctions, we also can ban you and report you if things get out of hand. So play fair and have fun, and thanks for your contribution.